Egwene tells her friends about Amys’ invitation, and they decide Egwene will go to the Waste for training while Nynaeve and Elayne travel to Tanchico. Aviendha also receives a summons to the Waste, and she is not happy about it.
Back in the Stone of Tear, Elayne hasn’t been able to rouse Egwene from sleep. Nynaeve is about to dump a pitcher of water over her head when she suddenly wakes up.
EGWENE: You guys, I had the best dream.
NYNAEVE: So you found the thing in Tanchico that poses a danger to Rand?
EGWENE: No, better — I’m going to the Aiel Waste to learn how to dream!
ELAYNE: You need to be taught how to dream?
EGWENE: There’s this Aiel woman named Amys who is gonna train me! You must know her, right Aviendha? I’m sure all you Aiel know each other, right?
AVIENDHA: Yeah, she’s one of Rhuarc’s wives, but she’s kind of a bitch.
EGWENE: Awesome! Sorry guys, I can’t go to Tanchico. You’ll take me to the Waste, won’t you Aviendha?
AVIENDHA: I’d rather go to Tanchico.
Moiraine comes into the room with news that Joiya and Amico were killed in the attack. She also says she received a letter from the Aiel Wise Ones saying that Aviendha is to report to Rhuidean. Aviendha is clearly not happy about this. She declares she’s a Maiden of the Spear, and stalks out of the room. Uh oh! Looks like someone is in denial about having the ability to channel…
Everyone begins preparing for the journey ahead.